On: February 3, 2025 By: David Noah
Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.
On: January 29, 2025 By: David Noah
There are a number of important steps that you must be follow to successfully complete an export transaction. We outline eight of those steps, along with the export documents you need to prepare to go along with each step—so you can successfully ship your goods and get paid on time.
On: January 27, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Have you heard someone mention Incoterms 2025? If that left you scratching your head, we explain what you need to understand about Incoterms and their role in defining buyer/seller responsibilities.
On: January 23, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to the 10 countries that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), read this article.
On: January 20, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Wondering about the difference between duties, tariffs and taxes? We’ll explain the costs you need to understand before importing or exporting and how to accurately calculate the true cost, or landed cost, of your goods, accounting for all the fees you'll need to pay.
On: January 15, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to Israel, read this article.
On: January 13, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading goods on board the international vessel, cost of carriage to the port on the buyer's side, and insurance to that point. Liability for the goods transfers to the buyer as soon as the goods are loaded on the vessel.
On: January 13, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the January edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover BIS tightening export controls on semiconductor equipment, updates to the Boycott Requester List, and changes to AES filing requirements for 2025. Plus, learn about new Section 321 value warnings and the USTR’s investigation into Nicaragua’s labor practices. We also break down Phase VII of the Lacey Act enforcement and Mexico’s new apparel import ban under IMMEX. Watch now to see how these updates could impact your business!
On: January 8, 2025 By: David Noah
Most export regulations require you to keep copies of your export documents for a minimum of five years, but recent changes have bumped that requirement to 10 years in some situations. Learn how the updated rules affect document retention timelines, when the retention period starts and which export documents you must save.
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